AVON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AVON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HIGHLANDS school district, located in AVON PARK, FL with about 598 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, AVON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

AVON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 705 Winthrop St in Avon Park, Florida, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Highlands County School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the Avon Park community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population, utilizing the district's curriculum frameworks to prepare children for future academic success.

The school maintains a focus on community engagement and transparency, utilizing its official district webpage as a primary resource for parents, students, and staff. Through this portal, the school provides essential information regarding academic programs, school policies, and calendar events. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development, Avon Elementary plays a critical role in the educational infrastructure of Highlands County, striving to create an inclusive space where students can excel from their earliest years.

For more information, contact AVON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 452-4355 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

705 WINTHROP ST
AVON PARK, FL 33825-2642
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AVON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in AVON PARK, FL with about 598 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HIGHLANDS
Total Students:
598
Teachers:
37
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 598 students

Hispanic/Latino
44.6%
White
32.6%
Black or African American
17.6%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian
0.8%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.